- Prepare food and beverages as per food production schedule and posted menu.
- May cook simple dishes (including breakfast), pan, tend and remove items from the stove, microwave, retherm cart etc
- Maintain the kitchen, dining rooms and serveries in a clean and orderly manner which includes cleaning assigned areas on a daily and weekly basis, in addition to the cleaning of equipment
- Wash, scour and sanitize pots, pans and utensils
- Portion and serve meals in the dining rooms and prepare trays for distribution to other areas according to the Dietary Census
- Provide assistance to the residents in the dining room as necessary
- Work with the team to enhance the quality of life for residents and promote a pleasurable dining experience
- May set up dining room tables just prior to the next meal and complete clean-up and warewashing duties after meals
- Assist with dining room decorations for special and seasonal theme days
- May update dietary records as required
- Obtain food and supplies and assist in the receiving, distributing, checking and storing of supplies
- Set up and deliver menu items and equipment to designated areas
- Accept and follow through on directions from the Cook in the performance of job duties in the absence of the Dietary Services Supervisor
- Maintain good relationships with the residents, staff, volunteers and visitors
- Attend in-service education sessions, staff meetings, workshops, etc. as directed by the Dietary Services Supervisor
- Assist in the orientation of recent dietary staff
- Participate in relevant aspects of the Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) program to evaluate and improve client services
- Participate in committees as required
- Report health and safety hazards, actively participate in eliminating causes of accidents, and perform emergency occupational health and safety measures as required (WHIMS, Infection Control, Fire)
- Follow policies and procedures as outlined in the Centre’s manuals

Requirements





- High School diploma
- Certification under the Food Service Worker Certificate program at a college of applied arts and technology or a Food Service Worker Program provided by a private career college.
- Must have a valid Food Safety Certification course (Food Handlers Training) or be willing to complete the Food Safety Certification program within 30 days within hire.
- Food Service Worker Certificate as approved by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care’s program standards
- Must be physically able to perform all delegated duties
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Ability to communicate appropriately with residents, staff, volunteers, and visitors
- Strong desire to work in a food service setting and ability to relate to older adults
- Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias

Core Competencies

Demonstrates proficiency in food preparation and service, maintaining cleanliness and organization in dining and kitchen areas, while effectively communicating with residents and staff. Committed to enhancing the dining experience for older adults through teamwork and adherence to food safety standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

- Food Preparation
- Food Safety Certification
- Effective Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Dietary Record Management

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

- Food Preparation
- Cooking Simple Dishes
- Sanitizing Equipment
- Portioning Meals
- Menu Item Delivery

Soft Skills

- Interpersonal Skills
- Commitment to Diversity
- Ability to Relate to Older Adults

Certifications & Qualifications

- Food Service Worker Certificate
- Food Safety Certification

Industry Keywords

- Continuous Quality Improvement
- Health and Safety Hazards
- Infection Control
- WHIMS
- Ministry of Health Standards

Tools & Technologies

- Microwave
- Retherm Cart
- Dining Room Equipment

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